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By: Ralph Winn
The future is here. Biometric technology has arrived in
the home security industry, and we are excited to offer
you the innovative Access Control biometric reader. In the
old days, access to restricted areas was granted by metal
keys and locks. Then technology progressed to ID cards and
PIN numbers. But now you have the ultimate in access control.
What is a Biometric Reader?
“Biometric” comes from the Greek bios (“life”)
and metron (“measure”). A biometric reader recognizes
humans based on intrinsic physical traits. For example,
a biometric reader can read eye retinas or irises, facial
patterns, hand measurements or fingerprints.
Unlike keys, cards, or number sequences, access through
a biometric reader cannot be transferred from person to
person unless explicitly authorized.
How Does a Biometric Reader Work?
A biometric reader can be used as a stand-alone or a networked
operation, perfect for home or office. An authorized person
has their physical characteristic scanned and turned into
a numerical algorithm which is then entered into a database.
The authorized person must subsequently provide that same
physical characteristic- for example, their hand, to be
read and recognized by the biometric reader before access
is granted.
Why Use a Biometric Reader?
A biometric reader is a more reliable security device than
your average lock or keypad. Only the person authorized
access can successfully pass a biometric reader. A key,
card, or number sequence can be passed around or easily
stolen. A biometric reader requires that the authorized
person be physically present for access to be granted. Thieves
and other criminals would have a difficult time getting
past a biometric reader.
Other reasons to use a biometric reader:
1. It is affordable and user friendly, recognizing identity
and granting access in less than one second.
2. Biometric reader can store information from 512 users
(standard) up to 35,512 users (networked).
3. A biometric reader drives costs down while raising the
level of security.
Biometric reader access control can be incorporated into
your security system.
About The Author
Ralph Winn has over 32 years of experience in the security
industry. Throughout his career, he has developed cost effective
security programs for numerous small, medium, large commercial
and government properties and for many nationally known
corporations. http://www.homesecuritystore.com.
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